IND vs WI 1st Test: Where to Watch India vs West Indies, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details
After a fighting performance and a 2-2 series draw in England, India will continue their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 journey at home. The young Indian side, led by Shubman Gill, will face the West Indies in a two-Test series starting in Ahmedabad on Thursday (October 2).
These matches against the West Indies give India a good chance to grow and settle as a new team, especially after the retirements of legends Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, and former captain Rohit Sharma. It will also be India’s first home series since the disappointing 3-0 loss to New Zealand last November. Gill and his men will now look to begin building their own stronghold at home, just like the teams before them.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | India vs West Indies |
| Date & Time | Thursday, 2 October, 9:30 AM |
| Match | 1st Test (WI vs IND 2025) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast / Streaming | Star Sports Network, DD Sports, JioHotstar |
Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will have a red-soil pitch with a healthy green covering. According to reports, the curator has left a good layer of grass, which is expected to be cut down to about 4–5mm before the toss. Early in the game, the surface should assist fast bowlers, offering seam movement and extra bounce with the new ball. As the match goes on, the red-soil pitch may wear down gradually, making it easier for spinners to get involved.
| Venue Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 7 |
| Win Bat First | 14% |
| Win Bowl First | 57% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 312 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 428 |
| Avg 3rd Innings | 244 |
| Avg 4th Innings | 53 |
| Highest Total | SL vs IND – 760/7 |
| Lowest Total | ENG vs IND – 49/0 |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| India | W, D, L, W, L |
| West Indies | L, L, L, W, L |
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | India Won | West Indies Won | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 23 | 30 | 47 |
IND vs WI Probable Playing XIs
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican (vc), Jediah Blades, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales
How To Watch India Vs West Indies, 1st Test On Linear TV In India?
The India versus West Indies 1st Test match will be televised in India on the Star Sports Network.
How To Watch Live Streaming Of India vs West Indies 1st Test?
The live streaming of India versus West Indies 1st Test will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
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